BYD launches electric supercar to rival Lamborghini, Ferrari

China's largest NEV maker BYD launched on Sunday its first pure electric supercar model Yangwang U9, whose delivery is scheduled to start this summer.

The model can accelerate from zero to 100 km/hour in 2.36 seconds and has a top speed of 309.19 km/hour, rivaling products from Lamborghini and Ferrari.

Priced at 1.68 million yuan ($233,400), the Yangwang U9 is the most expensive car in BYD's lineup so far.

The model is powered by two core technologies, the e4 platform and the DiSus-X Intelligent Body Control System, which BYD said revolutionize the pure electric supercar segment, with track performance, street adaptability, and playful features.

The e4 Platform is a power system with four independent electric motors as its core, featuring agile and precise and four-wheel independent torque output control. The Yangwang U9 packs a maximum output of 1,300 horsepower and a top torque of 1680Nm.

The DiSus-X Intelligent Body Control System is another proprietary breakthrough. BYD said it enables the model to achieve the maximum adjustable suspension travel of up to 75mm, while its peak single-axis lifting speed of up to 500mm/s, enabling instantaneous lifting force of over 1 ton and facilitating the remarkable leap-up of the U9.

The model is equipped with the DiLink150 intelligent platform, powered by customized 4nm 5G chips. Specifically designed for track driving, it boasts an intelligent racing assistant, providing extensive track driving services with detailed information on nearly 30 racetracks across China.

Inside, the Yangwang U9's cockpit features two 14-way adjustable seats to offer drivers and passengers with better experience. It also boasts the Dynaudio Evidence Series high-end audio system, offering an immersive auditory experience.

Yangwang has one production model so far, a luxury sports utility vehicle known as the U8 with a price tag of around 1.1 million yuan. It has delivered 3,653 units as of the end of January.